Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lefka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| Public administration | 7 |
Lefka Facts
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population | 509 |
| Male Population | 269 (52.9%) |
| Female Population | 240 (47.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +176.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.0% |
| Median Age | 30.5 years (Male: 29.8, Female: 31.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Acendu, 🇨🇾, Tepe Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.11199, 32.84997 |
| Postal Codes | 2824, 2833, 2900 |
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Lefka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 184 | 314 | 377 | 482 | 509 |
| Population Density | 122.7 / km² | 209.3 / km² | 251.3 / km² | 321.3 / km² | 339.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lefka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefka | +162% | +53.5% | +27.9% |
| Nicosia District | +74% | +48.1% | +20.8% |
| Cyprus | +83.7% | +57.5% | +27.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lefka Median Age
Median Age: 30.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefka | 30.5 yrs | 31.2 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
| Nicosia District | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| Cyprus | 34.8 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lefka Population Density
Population Density: 339 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefka | 509 | 1.5 km² | 339 / km² |
| Nicosia District | 431,907 | 2,710 km² | 159 / km² |
| Cyprus | 717,637 | 5,382.9 km² | 133 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lefka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lefka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lefka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefka | 4,786 tn | 9.4 tn | 3,190.4 tons/km² |
| Nicosia District | 4,044,462 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,492.4 tons/km² |
| Cyprus | 6,720,251 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,248.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lefka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,786 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,190.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/18 | 12:16 AM | 3.8 | 33.2 km | 51,510 m | 7km SSW of Lapithos, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 6:54 PM | 4 | 31.6 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/14 | 6:29 PM | 4 | 32.6 km | 19,900 m | 16km NE of Tala, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/10 | 4:07 PM | 4.5 | 14.2 km | 35,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/09 | 6:28 AM | 4.6 | 45.3 km | 10,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.1 | 24.9 km | 42,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/08 | 5:33 PM | 3.2 | 8.1 km | 10,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/08 | 9:34 PM | 3 | 27.8 km | 25,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/08 | 8:33 PM | 3.3 | 25.9 km | 22,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/08 | 5:21 AM | 3.3 | 36.1 km | 24,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lefka
Lefka (Greek: Λεύκα; Turkish: Lefke) is a town in Cyprus, overlooking Morphou Bay. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus. In 2011, the town-proper had 3,009 inhabitants. is known for its citrus fruits and mines. It is the site of the ..
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